Figurentheater Winterthur
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Erwachsene; CHF 32 CHF 32 · Kinder/Jugendliche (bis 16 Jahre); CHF 17 CHF 17 · Erwachsene, Kinder, Studierende; CHF 17 CHF 17

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About

Figurentheater Winterthur is a figure theatre at Marktgasse 25 in Winterthur, with shadow workshops and productions for children and adults.

Why go

  • Shadow figures that each participant designs and brings to life in a story, at the Figurenwerkstatt for ages 8 and up
  • Shadows combined with drawings into imaginative artworks, made in the workshop at Wildbachstrasse 7
  • Productions for children, families and adults, back in the regular programme from January

Plan your visit

Prices

Erwachsene; CHF 32CHF 32
Kinder/Jugendliche (bis 16 Jahre); CHF 17CHF 17
Erwachsene, Kinder, Studierende; CHF 17CHF 17

From the venue's website · checked 7 Nov 2026

Opening hours

Today13:00 – 22:30Show all
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday13:00 – 22:30
Thursday13:00 – 22:30
Friday13:00 – 22:30
Saturday13:00 – 10:30
Sunday13:00 – 22:30

Tickets and box office

  • Tickets can be bought online on the theatre's own website.
  • The theatre can also be reached by phone on +41 52 212 14 96.
  • Adult tickets cost CHF 32.
  • Children and young people up to 16 years pay CHF 17.
  • A CHF 17 rate applies to adults, children and students.
  • For now there are no regular evening shows for adults.

Interesting facts4

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  1. Until year-end the theatre runs a deliberately smaller programme, since the Waaghaus is under renovation.

    Aktuell | Figurentheater Winterthur
  2. This season the theatre also runs several workshops for adults.

    Aktuell | Figurentheater Winterthur
  3. The ensemble of the theatre itself leads the holiday workshop.

    Spielplan | Figurentheater Winterthur
  4. Participants follow light sources and see their own shadows grow and shrink.

    Spielplan | Figurentheater Winterthur

History

In the meantime it tours with the productions Velo Volant and Ensemble. Guest troupes do not perform here for now. New dates and plays will be published on the theatre's website.

  1. Until year-endThe programme is scaled back while the Waaghaus is under renovation.

Sources: Aktuell | Figurentheater Winterthur · Figurentheater Winterthur: tickets (its own sit… · Spielplan | Figurentheater Winterthur · checked 13 Nov 2026

Where
Marktgasse 25, Winterthur, 8400

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Questions and answers

How much are tickets at Figurentheater Winterthur?

Adult tickets cost CHF 32. Children and young people up to 16 pay CHF 17, and a CHF 17 rate also applies to adults, children and students.

How do I buy tickets for Figurentheater Winterthur?

Tickets can be bought online on the theatre's own website. You can also phone the theatre on +41 52 212 14 96.

What are the opening hours of Figurentheater Winterthur?

The theatre is open Wednesday to Friday and on Sunday, from 13:00 to 22:30.

Is Figurentheater Winterthur suitable for children?

Yes. Productions for children and families return from January, and a holiday workshop is offered for children aged 8 and up.

What is on at Figurentheater Winterthur right now?

The programme is scaled back until year-end while the Waaghaus is under renovation. The theatre is touring with Velo Volant and Ensemble, and the regular programme returns in January.

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